Running Back Rankings 2026 NFL Draft

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LAST UPDATED: 03/20/2025

Player Rankings - Running Back

# Player Pos H/W/S Team Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
35

RB
Jalen
Berger

6-1 215lbs 4.58
RB
UCLA   Mascot
UCLA Mascot
215lbs 6-1 4.58 70 795
51.7
He’s patient, letting blocks develop then accelerating. Berger runs with a good forward lean and consistently falls forward. He’s a...
15

RB
Darius
Taylor

6-0 215lbs 4.54
RB
Minnesota   Mascot
Minnesota Mascot
215lbs 6-0 4.54 16 116
83.1
Shows a surprising burst to beat linebackers to the edge. Can plant his foot in the ground and explode, showing better straight-line speed...
29

RB
Byron
Cardwell Jr....

6-0 215lbs 4.50
RB
California   Mascot
California Mascot
215lbs 6-0 4.50 46 453
64.8
He’s patient, letting blocks develop then accelerating. Cardwell runs with a good forward lean and consistently falls forward. Flashes...
43

RB
Montravius
Lloyd

5-10 215lbs 4.46
RB
Pittsburgh   Mascot
Pittsburgh Mascot
215lbs 5-10 4.46 90
33.5
He’s solid in blitz pickup, and Lloyd consistently showed the ability to anchor against bigger players. Has good burst to and through the...
16

RB
Le'Veon
Moss

6-0 215lbs 4.42
RB
Texas A&M   Mascot
Texas A&M Mascot
215lbs 6-0 4.42 17 127
83.0
A downhill hammer with explosive traits and three-down potential, showing natural feel in zone schemes and decisive cutting ability. The...
22

RB
Roydell
Williams

5-10 214lbs 4.62
RB
Florida State   Mascot
Florida State Mascot
214lbs 5-10 4.62 27 278
78.2
The tape shows a decisive one-cut runner who thrives in gap schemes where he can get north-south quickly. Inside zone and power concepts...
40

RB
Jambres
Dubar

6-0 211lbs 4.35
RB
Boise State   Mascot
Boise State Mascot
211lbs 6-0 4.35 82 967
37.8
Dubar shows decent burst and straight-line speed to turn in big plays. He’s a natural pass catcher who can be used on screen and swing...
34

RB
LJ
Johnson Jr.

5-10 211lbs 4.33
RB
SMU   Mascot
SMU Mascot
211lbs 5-10 4.33 64 734
54.4
He’s equally dangerous in catch-and-run situations as Johnson is taking the top off a defense He’s solid in blitz pickup, and he...
41

RB
Keyjuan
Brown

5-10 210lbs 4.62
RB
Louisville   Mascot
Louisville Mascot
210lbs 5-10 4.62 83 969
37.3
Does not possess top breakaway speed, though he's rarely caught from behind. Brown brings a nice blend of power and passing game skills....
12

RB
Isaiah
Augustave

6-2 210lbs 4.50
RB
Colorado   Mascot
Colorado Mascot
210lbs 6-2 4.50 13 102
83.5
He’s capable as a receiver, a weapon on swing passes and in the screen game. Possesses quick feet and straight-line speed but doesn't have...
1

RB
Justice
Haynes

5-11 210lbs 4.49
RB
Alabama   Mascot
Alabama Mascot
210lbs 5-11 4.49 1 4
91.1
A true bell-cow back in the making, Haynes possesses the tools to become a featured runner at the next level. His vision, balance, and...
11

RB
Jaydn
Ott

6-0 210lbs 4.46
RB
California   Mascot
California Mascot
210lbs 6-0 4.46 7 82
84.0
Looking ahead to the NFL, Ott projects as a potential impact player with the versatility to contribute in multiple facets of the game....

2026 NFL Draft Athleticism Chart - Running Back

We've compared players post combine 40 times and weight and charted them on the scatter chart below. You'll find the 40 time on the Y-axis and on the X-axis the weight in pounds.
The exceptional athletic freaks (determined by the combination of speed vs weight) will be found at the top right of the chart while the less impressive athletes will be sitting towards the bottom left.

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2026 NFL Draft Athleticism Chart - Running Back

We've compared players 40 times and weight and charted them on the scatter chart below. You'll find the 40 time on the Y-axis and on the X-axis the weight in pounds.
The exceptional athletic freaks (determined by the combination of speed vs weight) will be found at the top right of the chart while the less impressive athletes will be sitting towards the bottom left.